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Chrome sidebar that drops ChatGPT-style answers next to Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo results.

Freemium· Basic: $10 · Pro: $20 · Enterprise: Contact salesAgentsMulti-model (OpenAI GPT via web or user API key)6.9 / 10
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In short

Zuvu AI injects an AI assistant panel alongside search results on Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo. It is best for users wanting inline AI answers and prompt templates without leaving their browser. The tool supports a free shared backend or your own OpenAI API key.

Best for

Pick Zuvu AI if you want a no-setup ChatGPT panel glued to your existing search results with handy prompt presets.

Skip if

Skip it if you need a programmable API, self-hosted control, or a single best-in-class chat UI rather than a search-page sidekick.

Zuvu AI (formerly published as "ChatGPT for Search Engines") is a Chrome extension that injects an AI assistant panel alongside the regular results page on Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and other engines, so a generated answer appears in parallel with the organic links. It also runs as a floating sidebar across the rest of the web for summarising pages, rewriting selected text via right-click, and comparing answers from several models side by side.

The extension leans on a library of 70+ prompt templates (blog outlines, email drafts, code explainers, etc.) and lets you choose between a free shared web backend or your own OpenAI API key for stability. It's a fit for searchers who want an inline AI second opinion without leaving Google, and for power users who like prompt presets and a dark-mode chat dock. With roughly 100,000 installs and a 4.3 average rating on the Chrome Web Store, it sits in the busy "AI in the search results" niche alongside Merlin, MaxAI, and HARPA.

Access is free with the bundled web backend; bringing your own OpenAI key shifts cost onto your OpenAI billing in exchange for steadier responses. There is no public REST API and the project is closed-source; it's a browser-side utility, not a platform you build on.

Editor's take

Zuvu AI is a competent entry in the AI-next-to-search-results genre, and the optional BYO-key path makes it usable without metered limits. It's not differentiated enough to dethrone MaxAI or Merlin, but the prompt library and multi-engine support make it a reasonable pick for searchers who live in Google.

— The AI Tool Bible editorial team

Pros

  • Answers appear inline next to Google/Bing/DuckDuckGo results
  • 70+ prompt templates cover common writing and research tasks
  • Supports both a free shared backend and your own OpenAI key
  • Right-click-to-prompt, dark theme, and side-by-side model comparison

Cons

  • ⚠️ Closed-source browser extension with no public API
  • ⚠️ Free shared backend is occasionally unstable
  • ⚠️ Crowded category competing with MaxAI, Merlin, HARPA, and others
  • ⚠️ Rebranded from "ChatGPT for Search Engines", which can confuse install history

Use cases

search augmentationpage summarisationprompt templateswriting assistantmodel comparison

Frequently asked

Which search engines does Zuvu AI support?
The extension works with Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, displaying generated answers in parallel with organic links. It also functions as a floating sidebar on other websites for summarizing pages.
How much does Zuvu AI cost?
Zuvu AI uses a freemium model with a free tier using a shared web backend. Paid plans include Basic at $10, Pro at $20, and Enterprise pricing available by contacting sales.
Can I use my own OpenAI API key with Zuvu AI?
Yes, you can bring your own OpenAI API key to use the extension. This shifts the cost to your OpenAI billing and may provide steadier responses compared to the free shared backend.
Does Zuvu AI offer a public API for developers?
No, Zuvu AI is a closed-source browser extension with no public REST API. It is designed as a browser-side utility rather than a platform for building applications.

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